If Taylor decides to leap to the rival Jets, underachieving Thomas is likely to be the odd man out — either by release or trade — because he plays essentially the same position as Taylor.

Thomas claimed he would be fine with whatever the Jets want to do.

“If that’s something they feel like they’re doing to improve the team, I’m all for it,” the eight-year pro said. “I’m not going to hate on them.”

At the same time, Thomas appeared alarmed by Taylor’s visit.

“I just found about it today, so I might go talk to my agent and see what’s going on,” he said.

Thomas, who had two sacks in 16 games last season after notching 5 ½ sacks the year before, said he was concerned enough about Taylor’s presence that he spoke to defensive coordinator Mike Pettine for some clarification.

It didn’t sound like much clarification was forthcoming.

“He just said they want to bring somebody in who’s a good pass rusher on third downs,” Thomas said.

Thomas admitted his sack numbers last season were unacceptably low but explained it by saying the Jets wanted him to be a strong-side linebacker who dropped back in pass coverage rather than rush the passer.

“The productivity as far as getting sacks wasn’t there, but a lot of times that wasn’t something I was doing,” he said.

Thomas claimed he didn’t even know the Jets were pursuing Taylor until Thomas saw Taylor and his wife walking into the practice facility this morning.